Sharp MX-M354N

The Sharp MX-M354N is a 35 ppm A3 monochrome MFP from Sharp's earlier generation, sold today refurbished for small offices and team workspaces doing 5,000 to 11,000 B&W pages a month. It supports 35 ppm at 1200 x 1200 dpi, 11 x 17, duplex print and scan, the older Sharp panel, Gigabit Ethernet, USB, and optional Wi-Fi. The thing buyers regret: at 35 ppm with refurb pricing, the MX-M354N looks like a great deal — until you compare 4-year toner cost against a new MX-M3551 or MX-M3571. The newer toners are more efficient on cost per page, and the gap can hit 800 to 1,400 dollars over four years for a typical 7,000-page-a-month office. Confirm dealer pricing on consumables before signing, and ask for the lifetime page count. With that and a low meter, the MX-M354N is a respectable A3 monochrome workhorse for small offices that need real throughput.